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News
*Natural Environment White Paper
The public consultation on the Natural Environment White paper is now underway, have your say in shaping the development of the White Paper. Click here for more information: http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/our-responsibilities/nat-environment/
*DEFRA News Release - Farmland Birds in England www.defra.gov.uk/evidence/statistics/environment/wildlife/download/pdf/100729farmland-birds-release.pdf
* Download the UK Biodiversity Indicators Summary 2010 www.jncc.gov.uk/pdf/BIYP_2010.pdf
* New Issue of the Biodiversity Newsletter! The Spring/Summer 2010 issue is now available to download from the 'Greater Manchester Biodiversity Newsletter' page.
* See Events to view the Greater Manchester IYB Events Calendar
* DEFRA have approved the release of the psyllid, Aphalara itadori to stop the spread of Japanese Knotweed. See Press Release: www.defra.gov.uk/news/2010/100309b.htm
* Lost life: England's lost and threatened species Produced to coincide with the International Year of Biodiversity, the Lost life report identifies nearly 500 animals and plants that have become extinct in England – practically all within the last two centuries. It also highlights how habitat loss, inappropriate management, environmental pollution and pressure from non-native species have all played a part in the erosion of England’s biodiversity. See PDF for full report: http://naturalengland.etraderstores.com/NaturalEnglandShop/NE233
*Natural Economy Northwest programme has come to an end after three highly productive years There are a number of useful biodiversity-related products on their website including: - A practical review of roof greening in central Manchester by the Greater Manchester Biodiversity Project (Can be found under the Biodiversity & Socio-Economics heading). - A guidance report for project managers on How to Deliver, Measure and Demonstrate the Economic Contribution of the Natural Environment at a Project Level. (This can be found at the same link under the Green Infrastructure heading) www.naturaleconomynorthwest.co.uk/resources+reports.php
14/12/09 * International Year of Biodiversity are asking you to make a pledge for biodiversity. 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and we’d like everyone to do one simple thing to preserve life on earth. With your help, it is easier than it sounds. 1) Make your New Year resolution for 2010 to do something to support biodiversity. 2) Choose a simple, fun pledge from the list on the International Year of Biodiversity UK website http://www.biodiversityislife.net/?q=do-one-thing 3) On 1 January 2010 - or as soon as you can in 2010 - let people know what you’re doing: Tweet, email, Facebook or blog your pledge to inspire others to do something similar. Please include the link to www.biodiversityislife.net/?q=do-one-thing in your communication. 
04/12/09 * New name for water vole, mink & bank vole Water vole has changed from Arvicola terrestris to A. amphibius American Mink has also changed from Mustela vison to Neovision vison Myodes glareolus replaces Clethrionomys glareolus (bank vole)
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